Every spring faculty are asked to nominate a senior who has taken advantage of the opportunities Augustana offers in academics, research, study away, athletics, the arts and more.
The seniors answer a series of questions to describe their transformative Augustana experience and show what can happen in four years.
Simply choose the grad year and area of study you're interested in to read their reflections!

More Than I Imagined
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Tabitha Hoey
“I am so thankful for everything that Augie has given me.”Read More

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Madison Hoffeditz
“Dr. Corts has pushed me to tackle coursework (statistics) that I never thought I could do and mentored me through the research process for three years.”Read More

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Olivia Hogenkamp
“After visiting, I understood what people meant when they say you know when you find the right fit.”Read More

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Megan Hoppe
“If I had to do it again, I would choose Augustana a thousand times over.”Read More

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Katherine Iverson
“I knew I would love this school and the opportunities it had to offer.”Read More

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Haleigh Jacocks
“I am confident now in who I am, what I can do, and what I can be.”Read More

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TaJania Jenkins
“Being at Augustana helped me gain great leadership qualities and communication skills.”Read More

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Victoria Jenkins
“I did not expect to connect and develop bonds with so many of my professors and mentors.”Read More

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Carstyn Joiner
“My peak experience was my internship at Loyola University Chicago, to work in a cell and molecular physiology lab.”Read More

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Alli Kestler
“I'm also grateful for my professors for not stopping me from doing three Senior Inquiry projects at once. You're all wonderfully interesting and kind people.”Read More

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Isabella Koutsopanagos
“I chose Augustana because it allowed me to have one-on-one time with my teachers.”Read More

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Joseph (Joey) Kreis
“The organization of coursework within the psychology and neuroscience department felt like stepping stones guiding me toward a career in research.”Read More

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Genesis Yinuo Li
“I am forever grateful for the network of mentors that I have here.”Read More

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Rachael Lockmiller
“I am so grateful for the extra mile the education department always goes to help their students.”Read More

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Megan Lundblad
“I will be forever grateful to Augustana for providing me with countless opportunities.”Read More

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Morgan Lynch
“I am very thankful for Dr. Kosnick, for their fun and engaging classes, assisting me with getting internships, and helping me realize studying abroad in Pau, France, was possible.”Read More

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Jordan MacNeil
“Beyond the beautiful campus, I saw Augie as an opportunity for me to try everything.”Read More

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Kalli Majewski
“I am astonished by the person I have become and the amazing people I have in my life.”Read More

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Jessica Manly
“Augustana taught me to take advantage of new possibilities and make the most of them.”Read More

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Morgan McGann
“Augustana has helped me realize what I want to do is completely possible.”Read More

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Luke McMillan
“Dr. Farmer, my amazing major advisor, helped me realize my true potential as an educator and a musician.”Read More

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Justin Murphy
“I cannot emphasize enough how supportive, encouraging and helpful my professors and coaches have been to me the past four years.”Read More

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Alison Ng
“My whole Augustana experience has been more than I imagined.”Read More

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Jessica Nguyen
“I feel like my whole time at Augie was a peak experience.”Read More